The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-22
Berlin Crowded by Vast Throngs of PeO-
pie Anxious to Honor the Emperor.
Enormous Crowds Assemble in Front of the
Imperial Palace and Indulge in Variety
Of Enthusiastic Demonstrations
Many Pardons To Be Granted and Civic
and Military Honors Bestowed.
Glittering Aggregation Of Royalties and Sup
porters of the 'Divine Right
of the Career of the Aged Monarch.


GERMANY's GREAT FESTIVAL.
Demonstrations In Berlin In Honor of the
Emperor's Ninetieth Birthday.
BERLIN. March 21-Emperor Williams birth
day festivities virtually hogan yesterday, mary
societies and clubs throughout Germany holding
reunions in honor of the occasion. The influx
OF strangers into Berlin continued to-day. The
concourse in front of the Emperors palace was
even greater than that of yesterday, and there
was similar enthusiastic demonstration the
crowd chanting the hymn, Hell Dir Sieger-
kranz." The day was observed as general hol-
iday and the streets were thronged with people
watching the completion of the decorations All
the thoroughfares are gorgeous with flags and
floral designs The weather is clear and cold.
There was constant stream OF equipages along
Linden avenue of royalties exchanging visits or
gong to the palace The Prince of Wales, Arch
duke Rudolph and the Grand Duke Vladimir,
were recipients of special ovations
Among the latest arrivals are the King and
Queen of Roumania, the Crown Prince OF Den
| mark, the King and Queen of Saxony, and
Prince Louis OF Bavaria. The Emperor, in the
afternoon. gave special audience to foreign en-
voys, headed by Mgr. Galimberti. Count Her
bert Bismarck officiated at the reception, pre-
senting General Cordova, of Spain; General
Sacarneiro, of Portugal; General Verspyk. of
| Holland; General Horvatovich, of Servia; Prince
Komatsu, of Japan, and ENJOYS from Greece
| China and the South African Republic. This
was the only official reception of the day. After
I r1 <bovn
| The students, at reunion this aftern oon
made final arrangements for torchlight process
sion to night and for the reception of delegates
! from German universities. It is reported
that many pardons will be announced
tomorrow and civic and military honors
conferred The Gazette says that Dr. Lauer
the body physician of the Emperor, will receive
| 300. 000 marks, with statement recognizing his
| efficient services. The Berlin municipality will
| give 3000eo marks to the Nsliism~and Augusta
| benevolent institution. The Emperor will re-
ceive, tomorrow, the municipal delegates ap-
pointed to present the donation. The Ma
tional Gazette, referring to the anniversary,
says:
THE signs of peace that are coming from all
| sides testify that the occasion is treated in the
most splendid and unequivocal manner as
|
| sembly of princes which has gathered around
| the Emperor represents the common desire of
| Europe to maintain the existing state of
l things. The alliance between Austria Italy
and Germany finally concluded only within
| the last few days. constitutes one of the frmest
| supports OF the tranquility and security of Eu-
| rope. 1t appears also, that the relations be-
tween the three empires are being adjusted and
strengthened"
Prince Bismarck and General Won Moltke
were also the recipients of an ovation at the
hands of the students and the multitude, and
were much moved by the expressions of venera-
tion showered upon them.
The Prince of Wales was the first one of the
| royal visitors to visit the Emperor and Empress.
| The Chinese envoy informed the Emperor tha
a number of valuable presents had been sent to
him by tho Emperor of China. but had not ve,
! arrived The King of Portugal sent the EN-
peror a magnificent sword. {.
In the evening between three and four thou
sand students. bearing flags, banners and
torches formed procession, and marched to the
palace. The line extended from the palace to
the opera house. When the procession arrived
at the palace the Emperor and Empress appeared
at window of the ground floor. Presden,
| Muenck. of the students committee, rode ND te
the window. and their Maiesties, with the grand
Duchess of Baden, rose and bowed. Muenck
called for cheers for the Emperor, for the vic
| torious commander in glorious battles, for the
beloved father of his country, for the author oi
the union of the German races. for the defende,
Of the frontiers Of the empire, and for the guard
ian of the peace of the world The applause wa.
tremendous, and was followed by the singing oi
the national anthem, the Emperor remaining
standing, and bowling with evident qualification
The procession then marched past the palace.
The whole sceEe was most brilliant.
The Emperor called up several of the students
to express his qualification at their manner O
congratulating him. He said he rejoiced great
ly in the spirit displayed by them. H.
expected much from the academic youth o
Germany, as the circumstances and times wer
serious. After referring to the cissolutio,
of the Reichstag he questioned many of th
students separately, regarding their birthplace
the studies they pursued. the number of term
they have completed, and the corporation t
which they belonged. The Empress also ez
pressed her thanks for the ovation.
AT IL o'clock, when the Curassier regimen
: came to relieve the guard at the palace, tn
8 thousands who still remained burst into enthr
! siastic cheering, which continued so long that
: last the Emperor came to window and agai
t thanked the people. His appearance had a magi
: effect The Emperor waived his hand and dill
Q appeared. At late hour the crowds still r.
: manned in the vicinity of the palace
+ KAISER WILHELM AND HIS SON.